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Denki-gai (2014)
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Original name: デンキ街の本屋さん
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
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A blush-inducing, coming-of-age comedy about manga-loving book store employees!! The unique cast of characters -- all hard-core manga fans and maniacs of some sort -- work at comic shop “Uma no Hone.” On a daily basis, they display new releases, shrink-wrap comics, shudder at their lack of feminine qualities, question their love for porn literature…and basically have fun while working hard (?). Girls and guys call each other by nicknames and some begin to develop close relationships! It’s non-stop humor and romance in this book store rom-com!
Style:
anime, feel good, romantic comedy, lighthearted, funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, rom com ...
Plot:
slice of life, bookstore, working life, friendship, teenager, teenage life, teenage protagonist, satire, relationships, everyday life, coming of age, light comedy, workplace romance, male protagonist, pop culture, socially awkward, boy, eyeglasses, social awkwardness, romance
Place:
tokyo
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